How Well Do You Know Peter Jackson?
Born in New Zealand, Peter Jackson is a famous film director, film producer and screenwritier. He is well-known for directing the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and was even knighted in April 2010. Let's see how much you know him!
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Which of these famous movies did Peter Jackson not direct?
- A.
The adventures of Tin Tin (2011)
- B.
The Hobbit : An unexpected journey (2012)
- C.
Ghostbusters (2016)
- D.
King Kong (2005)
Correct Answer
C. Ghostbusters (2016)Explanation
Peter Jackson did not direct Ghostbusters (2016). He is known for directing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), King Kong (2005), and The Adventures of Tintin (2011).Rate this question:
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- 2.
In 2004 alone, Peter Jackson won numerous awards. Which of the following wasn't part of his collection?
- A.
Academy award for best picture
- B.
Academy award for best director
- C.
Academy award for best writing original scriptplay
- D.
Academy award for best writing adapted scriptplay
Correct Answer
C. Academy award for best writing original scriptplayExplanation
Peter Jackson won numerous awards in 2004, but the Academy Award for Best Writing Original Scriptplay was not part of his collection.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How old was Peter when his family received a super 8 movie camera that helped him nurture his directing skills?
- A.
8
- B.
9
- C.
10
- D.
11
Correct Answer
B. 9Explanation
Peter was 9 years old when his family received a super 8 movie camera that helped him nurture his directing skills.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In 1987, Peter released his first movie. What was the movie title?
- A.
Bad taste
- B.
Bad brothers
- C.
Bad school days
- D.
Bad parents
Correct Answer
A. Bad tasteExplanation
Peter released his first movie in 1987, and the title of the movie was "Bad taste."Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, is the highest grossing film trilogy in history. How many academy awards did the series bag?
- A.
14
- B.
15
- C.
16
- D.
17
Correct Answer
D. 17Explanation
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, received a total of 17 Academy Awards. This includes 11 awards for "The Return of the King" alone, which won in categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The trilogy's success at the Academy Awards is a testament to its exceptional storytelling, visual effects, and overall impact on the film industry.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When was Peter Jackson born?
- A.
October 31, 1961
- B.
February 5, 1961
- C.
April 13, 1961
- D.
July 22, 1961
Correct Answer
A. October 31, 1961Explanation
Peter Jackson was born on October 31, 1961.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In 1994, this movie earned Peter an academy award nomination for best screenplay. What movie was it?
- A.
The frighteners
- B.
The lovely bones
- C.
Heavenly creatures
- D.
Deal alive
Correct Answer
C. Heavenly creaturesExplanation
In 1994, Peter earned an academy award nomination for best screenplay for the movie "Heavenly Creatures".Rate this question:
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- 8.
In what year did Peter Jackson finally win the film rights for the 'Lord of the Rings'?
- A.
1996
- B.
1997
- C.
1998
- D.
1999
Correct Answer
B. 1997Explanation
In 1997, Peter Jackson finally won the film rights for the 'Lord of the Rings'. This means that after years of negotiations and attempts, Jackson was able to secure the rights to adapt J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved fantasy novel into a film. This was a significant achievement for Jackson, as it allowed him to bring the epic story to the big screen and eventually create one of the most successful film trilogies of all time.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In 1989, Peter released a production employing the use of puppets. What was this production called?
- A.
Forgotten silver
- B.
District 9
- C.
Meet the feebles
- D.
Crossing the line
Correct Answer
C. Meet the feeblesExplanation
Meet the Feebles is a correct answer because it is a production released by Peter in 1989 that involved the use of puppets.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Peter Jackson directed another famous trilogy otherwise know as The Hobbit. Which of these are not one of the titles in the trilogy?
- A.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
- B.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
- C.
The Hobbit: The Return of Kraun
- D.
The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies
Correct Answer
C. The Hobbit: The Return of KraunExplanation
The correct answer is "The Hobbit: The Return of Kraun" because there is no such title in the trilogy directed by Peter Jackson. The other three titles, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," and "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies," are all part of the trilogy.Rate this question:
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